Bhubaneswar: Acting on the directives of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, 5T Secretary VK Pandian today visited Jagatsinghpur district to review the progress of various developmental works and for redressal of public grievances as well.

The 5T Secretary went to Siali beach in Ersama block and assured that measures for prevention of soil erosion under the ambitious Siali beach conservation project would be considered on a priority basis with an estimated cost of Rs 40 crore. He mentioned about the Super Cyclone and its devastation in Ersama block which made the CM determined to strengthen Odisha’s disaster management system.

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Pandian interacted with the public and received the grievances and assured timely redressal. He also visited Mission Shakti Port Side Container Sales & Café in Paradip and interacted with the Mission Shakti operating groups. He appreciated the innovative Mission Shakti project and encouraged the group members and assured support from the Govt for further extension of the marketing facility.

The 5T Secretary then proceeded to Biju Convention Centre in Paradip and interacted with women self-help group (WSHG) members of Paradip urban local bodies (ULBs), the local public and others, and heard their grievances and assured for early redressal.

During his visit to ITI in Paradip, 5T Secretary interacted with the students and emphasised skill-based practical learning and placement of pass-out students.

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Pandian later visited the Jiban Jyoti Terracotta Producer Group at Fatepur locality under Kujanga block and interacted with members of the group and appreciated the various products that are being made for consumers.

The 5T Secretary offered puja at Kunjabihari temple of Gadakujanga and interacted with Sebayats (servitors), the temple Committee Members and the local public regarding the preparation of a DPR for the temple development and facilities for the pilgrims.

Then he visited BB High School in Kujanga, covered under 5T High School Transformation programme in 1st phase, and interacted with the Students and teachers present there regarding the 5T High School Transformation initiative. He encouraged the students to keep working to fulfil their goals and aspirations.

At BB High School Ground, Kujang the 5T Secy interacted with the local public and heard their grievances and assured of timely redressal.

Then he proceeded to Nabakrushna Choudhury Stadium in Jagatsinghpur and interacted with WSHG Members, MBKs, Bank Mitras, CRPs and other local public and heard their grievances.

Later, he interacted with students of the Degree Colleges, Higher Secondary Schools and Sanskrit Colleges at SVM Autonomous College ground, Jagatsinghpur and motivated them to study well and to full fill their aims. He announced the approval of the CM to take up 70 colleges and higher secondary schools including Sanskrit colleges under 5T Transformation at a cost of Rs 32.50 crore.

Special Secretary to CM and Sports & Youth Services Secretary R Vineel Krishna, Jagatsinghpur Collector Parul Patawari, SP Rahul PR and other senior officials accompanied him during the visit.